Welcome to Leveling Up with Lindsay, the podcast
where we dive into leadership, small business,
and everything in between. I'm Lindsay, your
host and the proud owner of White Puny Boutique,
a space created to empower women, build confidence,
and foster meaningful connections. Whether you're
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just looking for a little inspiration. This is
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a little bit of life's chaos while navigating
what it truly means to level up in starting a
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So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let's
level up together. Hey friends and welcome back
to Leveling Up with Lindsey. Today's episode
is one of my favorites I've ever done before
because it's all about giving from the heart.
The kind of giving that changes a moment, a season,
and sometimes even a life. Even when you never
see the ripple effect yourself. I think we forget
sometimes just how powerful giving can be. Not
the big gestures and not the flashy moments,
but the small intentional things we do simply
because it's who we are. And I want to talk about
that today a little bit. Giving isn't about money.
Giving isn't about the size of the gesture. Giving
is about impact. And the truth is, impact often
happens in moments we never get to witness. Sometimes
the most meaningful gifts are simply the smile
you didn't know someone needed, the message that
arrived at the perfect time, the $10 gift card
that reminded a mom she wasn't alone, the blanket
chosen with love for someone fighting a battle
you hope they never had to face. The act of seeing
someone who feels invisible giving from the heart
isn't about what it looks like. It's about what
it does. A few years ago, something unexpected
started at white peony boutique. A simple idea.
Honestly, it was a tug on my heart. I literally
could not shake. I couldn't stop thinking about
the families battling cancer during the holidays.
A season that's supposed to feel light and magical,
but instead feels heavy. overwhelming, and obviously
overwhelmingly expensive in every way. So we
started something small, something quiet, something
completely driven by compassion from our entire
team. The indie blessing tree. Every year we
quietly collect nominations for local cancer
warriors and their families. We received their
Christmas wish list. anonymously. We have our
indie blessing trees with tags of items to bless
these families that are going through cancer.
We also post the list and their families entire
wish list on our social media for anyone to take
part in. And then something so beautiful happens.
You show up. You choose a family, you pick a
gift, you make magic where magic felt impossible.
And every year I'm reminded that giving doesn't
have to be so big and powerful. It just has to
come from the heart. Because while we can't take
away their battle, we can take away one burden.
We can create one moment of joy. We can remind
someone that they're seen, supported, and surrounded
by love. That is giving from the heart. That
is impact you might never fully see, but it matters
more than you think. This time of year, I think
we need the reminder that giving isn't only about
gifts under the tree. Giving can look like being
patient when someone is overwhelmed, checking
in on a friend who says, I'm fine, paying for
someone's coffee behind you, writing a note to
a coworker. dropping off a meal, offering your
time, lifting someone's load without even asking.
Giving is simply being aware and responding with
heart. And what I want people to hear today is
this, you don't need a lot to give a lot. You
just need intention. Let's make this practical.
Here are three things you can do this week. Number
one, give something that costs zero dollars.
Send a message, offer encouragement, check on
someone, tell someone what they mean to you,
or give a compliment that's very specific. These
things cost nothing, but they change people.
Number two, Give quietly, not for recognition,
not for attention, just because it feels right.
Quiet giving is often the most beautiful kind.
Number three, give intentionally. Ask yourself,
who needs a little light this week? What small
thing can I do that might make someone breathe
a little easier a day? Give only what you can
give. Your heart, your attention, your presence.
your kindness. As we step into December I want
to remind you of something. You don't have to
fix the whole world. You don't have to take away
every single burden. You just have to brighten
one little moment. Giving from the heart is never
wasted. The ripple is bigger than you think and
you may never get to see its full impact but
trust me it is there. If the indie blessing tree
has shown me anything it's this. Love still changes
lives, kindness still multiplies, and giving,
even the smallest giving, still matters. Thank
you for listening today. If this episode touched
your heart, send it to someone who gives quietly,
consistently, beautifully, even when no one notices.
We see you, we need you, and your giving makes
this season what it is. I'll see you next week
on Leveling Up with Lindsey. Thank you for listening.
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